Creamy Sugar Cookie Frosting with Almond Extract
A creamy, smooth sugar cookie frosting with a subtle almond extract twist that enhances the flavor and texture of your cookies. Perfectly balanced sweetness and creaminess, easy to whip up in about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups frosting (approximately 12 servings, 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) heavy cream or milk
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Soften the butter and cream cheese to room temperature (about 30 minutes out of the fridge). Sift the powdered sugar to avoid lumps.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl sides as needed.
- Mix in almond extract, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud. Once incorporated, increase speed to medium and beat for another 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Add heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches desired spreadable consistency.
- Give the frosting one last whip on medium-high speed for 1 minute to make it extra fluffy and smooth.
- Use immediately on cooled sugar cookies or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If chilled, let soften at room temperature and stir before spreading.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smooth blending. Sift powdered sugar to avoid graininess. Adjust almond extract carefully as it is potent. For piping, keep frosting thicker by adding less cream. Refrigerate leftover frosting up to 3 days and re-whip before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 1
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